If I see a deer munching on a particular plant, is that enough to indicate that it's safe to eat? How about other animals?
1 Answer
No.
For one, you may not be capable of gathering any worthwhile nutrition. You could eat grass all day and still be hungry.
Secondly, many animals are immune to toxins that are nasty to us. Best example I know of is that goats and many other new world animals can eat poison ivy. But if you try eating it, you're in trouble.
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2Another good example is deadly nightshade, or any other plant containing atropine. Many animals (rabits, cattle, goats) can eat it, but just few leaves or berries are likely to kill you. Aug 25, 2013 at 1:43